VC, PE firms show appetite for food industry
2012-02-14 10:24:59
As the Chinese become richer and pay more attention to the quality of food, venture-capital and private-equity companies have started to invest in the country's agricultural sector and cultivate food products' brands.
China's aviation giant to expand fleet
2012-02-14 10:07:08
A major Chinese aviation group said Monday it will expand its aircraft fleet and boost revenues to become a global carrier by 2015 as the country's aviation industry grows.
Online luxury market soaring
2012-02-14 09:45:02
The turnover of China's online luxury market has exceeded $1.59 billion and the market is likely to continue expanding at a year-on-year increase of 30 percent over the next several years.
Machinery sector facing friction
2012-02-14 09:17:52
The growth of China's machinery exports will slow this year because of the weakening global economy and increasing protectionism in developed countries.
Wuhu scraps week-old housing policy
2012-02-14 09:15:03
A third-tier city in eastern Anhui province has called an abrupt halt to a housing policy that was announced only last week.
US short-sellers muddy the waters
2012-02-13 08:03:00
Convergence of accounting rules could help firms lose 'fraud' label.
Domestic auto sector makes big impact
2012-02-13 09:56:26
Brilliant sales in the car market of China last year helped General Motors, Volkswagen and the Renault-Nissan Alliance outperform Toyota to become the top three global carmakers.
Direct purchase brings in more profits
2012-02-13 09:29:04
For Zhang Youhai, a 33-year-old pomelo grower in Meizhou, Guangdong province, his happiest memory of 2011 was having all his produce sold through the farmer-supermarket direct purchase program at an early negotiated price.
Valentine's Day 'will boost business'
2012-02-13 09:30:36
Businesses in China are expecting a new boost after the New Year and Chinese Spring Festival spending frenzies thanks to the forthcoming Valentine's Day.
US to probe into wind tower imports
2012-02-11 12:59:05
A US federal trade panel determined Friday the US wind tower industry was "materially injured" by imports from China and Vietnam.
Provinces united to build economic hub
2012-02-11 08:10:27
More than 90 million people will benefit from business cooperation by Hubei, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.
Boeing calls for Sino-US efforts on ETS
2012-02-11 07:56:11
The US should form a united front with China to combat European Union carbon-emission taxes.